The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-04
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ADJUSTMENTS.
GRAND opERA-HoUsE-"ER,

GRAND oPERA-HoUSE-"ERMrNr
Inc Grand Opera-h house has had this season
TWO new operas of unusual excellence "The
Gypsy Baron and "Erminie." To those who
saw, heard and enjoyed the first mentioned, the
oest ioea OF the merit of the last can be con-
veyed DIV the statement that it will not suffer by
comparison. BY this it is not intended that the
TWO email be contrasted in the light Of musical
compositions. but rather the institution of a
general comparison of the performances as a
whole. The music OF "Erminie" is light and
catching. plentifuly enlivened with tuneful
arlas that delight the ear; in fact these crowd
upon each other so closely that it may be said
70 oe a succession of melodies evenly distributed
between principals and chorus. It is excellently
rendered oy Rudolph Aronsons New York CAST
no company of talented ladies and gentlemen
advantaged by what are probably the best scenic
accessofies possessed by any travelling organiza-
tion, ana brilliant and tasteful costumes The
company, while containing no great singers is
eveG'y balanced and contains no weak spots.
MISS Marion Manola, who takes the leading role
o. hrmlnle, has sweet. clear voice of medium
strength, well suited to the music of the part,
and won hearty encore by her rendi-
tlon OF the lullaby song Miss lisa.
bella Urquhart, Cerisse, has a pure
contraito voice which is heard to good advantage.
Mr.. George Appleby, Eugene Marcel, who has
been frequently heard here, generally with the
hmma ABBOTT company, has made most marked
improvement of late and met with great favor
In an excellenty rendered solo. In Fred Solo
mon ana w. s. Daboll the company has two
comedians who make the most Of two fat COM
edy parts as the two thieves. keeping the audi
ence In the most hilarious frame of mind the
evening through. The first named is fun
maker OF decided talent. OF the other mem
they have been we'll selected and
ara CAPABLE artists Miss Annie Leslie and
Miss Florence Thropp being entitled to men,
tion. The chorus is good, the scenery beautiful,
considered, is one that will not fail to please
Inc engagement continues to night and to- NOR
row night. with Wednesday matinee.
RANKFRAYNE AT THE MUSEUM
Nlr Frank l. Frayne, sensational actor, who
mas strong following here, began a weeks en-
eagement at the Museum yesterday, and drew
TWO Overlooking houses. "Mardo, the Hunter
play that gives him excellent opportunities
was presented IN such manner as to arouse the
most demonstrative enthusiasm 1t is full of
sensation, and this is heightened by the intro
bears and an acting dog In his assumption Of
tho leaaing characters Mr.. Frayne shows dra-
matte force, and his support is capable Miss
EuSenia De Forrest: well-known actress as
Leonora, and the Countess Teresa. Miss Reed.
Andrew Amaun and Frank Frayne. jr.. assum-
ing the leading parts creditahly. 'Mardo" will
be repeated this afternoon and o-night. and at
ooth performances tomorrow and SATURDAY.
with the new version Of Isl Slocump on Thurs
day and Friday.
NOTES.
BARLEY Campbeils "Clio." which will be seen
at Englsh's the latter part of the week is
drama OF much originality and interest The
production here will be on an elaborate scale.
with fifty people beautiful scenery and startling
mechanical effects. including the famous earth
quake scene Incidentally a grand ballet di-
vertisment is introduced, led by the celebrated
premiere. Mile Adele CoInalba The advance
sale OF seats at popular prices, is now in prog
ress at the box-office
Janauschek, tragediene of fine lowers. will
appear at the Grand Opera house the last three
nights of this week in revival of ssMeg Merri-
iies" a part which she ls said to play with great
intensity and dramatic force. and in which she
has made an undeniable success At the matt.
nee on Saturday the beautiful play s'Mother and
Son." will be presented. The supporting com.
pany is one Of capability, and excellent per
iormances of tho legitimate may be expected.
The advance sale begins this morning